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Physics World · 3 months ago

Control Systems Hardware Engineer

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$141K/yr - $214K/yr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking talented individuals to join their team in providing engineering solutions for control systems hardware in the National Ignition Facility. The role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining control systems hardware, contributing to system upgrades, and ensuring high performance and reliability.

Publishing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work under limited direction with moderate responsibility, use comprehensive knowledge, and exercise independent judgment to determine methods and recommend improvements within established frameworks and contribute to the fulfillment of project and organizational goals

Provide controls and embedded systems hardware solutions which contribute to the definition, design, documentation, assembly, fielding, and maintenance, of National Ignition Facility control and Photon Science systems. This includes precise motion control for optical alignment, laser diagnostics, industrial controls, among other types of control technologies

Contribute to daily activities, providing engineering support for deployment, activation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of moderately complex to complex control system hardware

Refine and manage the system requirement specifications and control system design to meet project goals

Assist in minimizing project risks by participating in formal and informal design reviews and providing input on technical issues

Maintain a close interface with the various programmatic and project elements to provide regular status reviews, ensure effective teamwork and compliance with programmatic requirements, and facilitate end-user communication

Determine, analyze, maintain, and present metrics for system reliability and performance that will be used to drive investments in system improvements

May provide guidance and/or informal mentoring to less experienced team members

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Control systems hardwareEmbedded systemsMotion controlIndustrial circuit designData acquisitionElectronic measurement diagnosticsProject managementTeam collaborationVerbal communicationWritten communicationMentoringProblem-solving

Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline related to electronics, electrical engineering, controls, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience

Comprehensive knowledge of and previous experience and proficiency in one or multiple of the following areas: Motion control using open- and closed-loop feedback with DC and AC motors, Industrial analog and digital circuit design for incorporation into controls/instrumentation hardware, Integration of moderately complex to complex embedded hardware into systems in a high EMI environment, Analog and discrete instrumentation (sensors, actuators, controllers), Data acquisition and signal processing/conditioning

Broad understanding and application of documentation standards including drawings, procedures, statements of work and test plans

Experience with electronic measurement diagnostics including oscilloscopes and TDRs

Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team, which includes working with scientists, engineers, technicians, and designers

Experience supporting control systems throughout the full engineering lifecycle

Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and to present and explain technical information

Advanced level knowledge of and significant experience in the design of complex control systems hardware architecture

Advanced leadership skills and significant experience mentoring others, leading small teams in a technical environment, coordinating efforts with other groups, and ensuring compatibility with interdependent systems

Demonstrated project management skills necessary to manage controls scope of a complex project and achieve system requirements within allotted schedule, while planning for future enhancements and creating strong process documentation

Significant experience defining scope from often not well defined and/or rapidly changing requirements, including demonstrated ability and flexibility in reprioritizing and changing programmatic direction depending on emergent needs